Service Request | Advanced Light Microscopy Facility

Researchers can access the Facility microscopes in two ways. Assisted sessions are the best option when there is a limited amount of imaging or data collection will be infrequent. Facility staff will operate the instrument to streamline operation. A training session can be requested for a user to become an independent operator if 1) samples are prepared and 2) imaging is ready to be performed on a regular basis. All use must be in accordance with Facility Use Policies. Please contact us if you have any questions about services, instruments, or sample preparation before requesting service.

Fill out the form below with the required information to request assisted sessions or instrument training.

Advanced Light Microscopy Facility Service Request Form

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Advisor or PI Name(Required)

First Last

Department(Required)

Your Status(Required)

If status is "Other," please specify

Instrument You Want to Use(Required)

If you are not sure, reach out to us to discuss which microscope will work best for your application. Our website has details on all instruments under the Equipment section.

Type of Service Requested(Required)

Assisted sessions are appropriate when the need for imaging is limited or infrequent. Training is reserved for researchers who have samples prepared and are ready to use an instrument regularly.

Email(Required)

NetID username(Required)

5 digit prox card number from your UConn ID(Required)

This number is needed to program your ID card to access the facility after training is completed. It is located on the back of your UConn ID, on the bottom right. It is the first five digits of the code. See the note at the bottom of the page.

Sample Description(Required)

Provide a brief description of the sample, including the fluorescent dyes to be used (if any).

Microscope functions needed (select all that apply)

z stacks

Tiling and stitching

Live imaging

Transmitted (white) light imaging (brightfield/DIC/phase contrast)

Color camera imaging of histological stains (only available on Leica Thunder system)

TIRF (only available on the Nikon AXR)

Other

None of these

If function is "Other," please describe

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.